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Design ideas for a large contemporary two floor detached house in Hampshire with wood cladding.
Scandi Living
By SieMatic by The Myers Touch

Design ideas for a large contemporary two floor detached house in Hampshire with wood cladding.
Use of timber. Off section roof - jason_ogrady77

Inspiration for a contemporary two floor detached house in Hampshire with wood cladding.
The Elements
By AR Design Studio Ltd

Martin Gardner
Inspiration for a contemporary two floor detached house in Hampshire with wood cladding.
like the wood cladding, it makes me feel beachy - scotty74

Photo of a large and beige contemporary two floor brick detached house in Surrey with a pitched roof.
Contemporary Timber Clad Side Extension
By LIFE SIZE Architecture

Howard Baker Architectural + Interiors Photography
Photo of a large and beige contemporary two floor brick detached house in Surrey with a pitched roof.
I am a big fan of black (dark veritcal cladding) and the used of contrasting masonry too. In this project it really shows how a 'vernacular' can also be created with a contemporary and luxury aesthetic. - kma19

Design ideas for a red contemporary brick detached house in London with three floors and a flat roof.
Avondale Park Hall
By Powell Tuck Associates

Design ideas for a red contemporary brick detached house in London with three floors and a flat roof.
Brick & wood combo, inc brick colour. (Is brick colour too London though?) - jonp

Photo of a medium sized contemporary two floor terraced house in London with wood cladding and a lean-to roof.
DRIFFIELD ROAD _ LONDON _ GRESFORD ARCHITECTS
By FRENCH+TYE

FRENCH+TYE
Photo of a medium sized contemporary two floor terraced house in London with wood cladding and a lean-to roof.
looking from the side - webuser_255201753

Design ideas for an expansive and beige contemporary two floor detached house in Devon with mixed cladding.
Prestigious Home in South West
By Azro Limited

Luxury and Prestige Realty
Design ideas for an expansive and beige contemporary two floor detached house in Devon with mixed cladding.
Luxury contemporary home in Devon - webuser_49447665

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary two floor detached house in Cheshire with wood cladding and a flat roof.
Shireburn Road
By Clear Living Ltd

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary two floor detached house in Cheshire with wood cladding and a flat roof.
exterior house - mahi_hr

Medium sized and beige contemporary two floor house exterior in London with wood cladding and a flat roof.
73 Avenue Road N14
By Egg Architecture

Paulina Sobzcak
Medium sized and beige contemporary two floor house exterior in London with wood cladding and a flat roof.
Double storey - julie_debnam

This is an example of a medium sized and white contemporary two floor render detached house in London with a tiled roof.
Cosy House
By Malone Architecture

Matt Spour Photographer
This is an example of a medium sized and white contemporary two floor render detached house in London with a tiled roof.
Crittall doors and windows; external view render - dgdclarke

This is an example of a large and multi-coloured contemporary two floor detached house in Surrey with mixed cladding and a pitched roof.
Lodge Close
By Castellum Design and Build

A new build house in the heart of Surrey for private clients. The twin gabled roofs are constructed from zinc while the exterior is clad in a mixture of modern slim-format brickwork and natural cedar battens. The oversized aluminium glazing provides superb lighting and allows maximum benefit of the glorious views over the Surrey countryside. Internally the two sided fireplace in the foyer is a particular feature and enables the external and internal architecture to blend seamlessly. The interior space offers differing ceiling heights ranging from 2.2m to 3.8m and combines open plan entertaining spaces and homely snugs. From the lower 14m wide kitchen/dining area there are feature 3.6m high sliding doors leading to a 100ft south west facing garden. The master suite occupies one whole side of the house and frames far reaching views of the Surrey downs through the 4m tall gable window. Bedroom 2 & 3 are complimented by impressive en-suite bathrooms and the top floor consists of two more bedrooms with further views across the countryside. The house is equipped with air conditioning, state of the art audio visual features, designer kitchen and a Lutron lighting system.
Zinc gable end - mike_witts

Photo of a large contemporary two floor detached house in Buckinghamshire with a pitched roof.
Dramatic Pitched Roof Extension
By HollandGreen Architecture, Interiors & Landscapes

Lucy Walters Photography
Photo of a large contemporary two floor detached house in Buckinghamshire with a pitched roof.
design ideas from the other photos - davin_bryce

Photo of a large and white contemporary brick semi-detached house in London with three floors.
Talbot Road 2, Highgate
By Catterall Franklin Architects

Photo of a large and white contemporary brick semi-detached house in London with three floors.
Sliding loft doors with glass in front - ashwise1

Large contemporary detached house in London with three floors.
Family Home in North London
By Clifton SMR

Graham Gaunt
Large contemporary detached house in London with three floors.
Everything - ammar_haza

Multi-coloured contemporary two floor detached house in Other with mixed cladding and a flat roof.
Kent - Meisterstück-HAUS
By Thinking Buildings

External View
Multi-coloured contemporary two floor detached house in Other with mixed cladding and a flat roof.
The space and the semi wild garden - der1955

Inspiration for a brown contemporary detached house in Surrey.
Contemporary Surrey Home
By MY MY Photography

MY MY Photography
Inspiration for a brown contemporary detached house in Surrey.

This is an example of a multi-coloured contemporary brick terraced house in London with three floors.
Notting Hill Extension
By Simon Gill Architects

This is an example of a multi-coloured contemporary brick terraced house in London with three floors.
So beautiful, check out the rest of the extension in “Learn more” - akyeamaa_akyeampong

Design ideas for a medium sized and beige contemporary brick semi-detached house in London with three floors and a flat roof.
Full house renovation in Highgate
By ODC Door & Glass Systems

Henrietta Garden
Design ideas for a medium sized and beige contemporary brick semi-detached house in London with three floors and a flat roof.
The stairs on the left - helenvsw

Brown contemporary two floor detached house in Sussex with mixed cladding and a hip roof.
Design House in Lewes England
By Lukas Palik Fotografie

Lukas Palik Fotografie
Brown contemporary two floor detached house in Sussex with mixed cladding and a hip roof.
0 - mountain1985

With so much attention devoted to interior design, the exterior of a home can often get overlooked, but as the first thing that welcomes both us and our guests, it is worth devoting some time tending to the outside of your house. Furthermore, focusing on the contemporary kerb appeal of your home can add significant value if and when it comes time to sell up. Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian homes, with their bay windows and elegant plasterwork, often benefit from built in architecture advantages, but even if your house design is unassuming from the outside, small decorative and structural improvements to the contemporary exterior of your home can equal huge impact. Key areas of building design to focus on are the front door, the driveway or approach to your home, the porch area, the windows, the facade and the roof. And just a note of caution... before any significant contemporary exterior architecture gets under way, check first whether you need planning permission for your exterior house designs– this applies particularly to listed houses or buildings in a conservation area, but it’s better to be safe than sorry.

How do I update my home’s facade?


When it comes to updating the facade of your home, painting is the quickest and most affordable way to achieve a contemporary makeover, and if you opt for a colour other than white it can really make a statement (although sticking within the palette of your road and local area is advisable). A makeover that requires a bit more patience but can add romance and character to the most mundane of homes is to adorn the walls with climbing plants – delicate trailing wisteria is ever a British favourite, whilst roses and jasmine offer fragrance as well as beauty.

If you’re looking to make more significant changes to the exterior of your home, whether that is adding timber cladding, hanging tiles, installing a bay window or rendering, then you should first check whether your house designs require planning permission. A New England style wood boarded home is beautiful and bright, but remember that it will need frequent repainting if it is going to stay looking its best, whilst stucco render or Tyrolean render can tidy up a home's exterior but think carefully before covering over original brickwork.

What should I consider if building a home from scratch?


If you’re working with an architect on a brand new build, the options are endless when it comes to deciding on the exterior architecture. But first things first, you will need to check planning permissions, building regulations and local restrictions, such as being in a conservation area, to make sure your plans for your exterior house designs will meet stipulations. If you are building in a street with predominantly Victorian facades, with bay windows and side returns, you might need to ensure your house designs fit in with the rest of the homes on the street, but if you’re building in a more remote area you’ll probably have more freedom for your building design.

There are many architectural decisions to make, do you want a flat, gabled, hipped, mansard or perhaps even a curved roof? Do you want bay windows? Crittall windows? Perhaps external shutters? Do you want glass walls? Do you want wood cladding? Do you want a very symmetrical building design or something more contemporary? The decision is all yours but remember to consider the benefits of various materials over others and the effects that some architecture styles will have on everyday life, for example glass walls will look attractive but will give you less privacy. Your architect or builder will be able to guide you through the best contemporary exterior architecture choices for your house designs.

Whether you want inspiration for planning a contemporary house exterior renovation or are building a designer house exterior from scratch, Houzz has 225,430 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Heritage and MY MY Photography. Look through house exterior photos in different colours and styles and when you find a contemporary house exterior design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful contemporary house exterior ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
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